Living in Brighton, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brighton · Census data 2020–2024
Brighton has 588 residents with a median age of 40.7. The median household income is $50,481 (33% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $92,900, the median rent is $675/month.
Brighton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Brighton at a glance
- Population
- 588
- Median age
- 40.7State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $50,481State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $92,900State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $675/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 68.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.1%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Brighton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.1%.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 29.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Brighton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brighton the median home value is $92,900, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $675 per month, which is 28.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,221 a month in housing costs.
Brighton median household income
The median household income in Brighton is $50,481 and the income per person is $27,231. 29.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Brighton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 244
- Owner-occupied
- 68.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.5%
- Vacant
- 3.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.50
Brighton demographics
- Population
- 588
- Median age
- 40.7
- Under 18
- 25.5%
- 65 and older
- 21.9%
- Households
- 235
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 8.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brighton ›
Education in Brighton
8.1% of adults 25 and older in Brighton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 2.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brighton
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 7.3%
- Drive alone
- 80.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.7%
Brighton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton | 588 | $50,481 | $92,900 | $675 |
| Wayland | 1,191 | $70,774 | $135,500 | $814 |
| Richland | 544 | $60,446 | $135,700 | — |
| Washington | 7,290 | $55,373 | $152,300 | $968 |
| West Chester | 178 | $49,375 | $80,300 | $756 |
| Lockridge | 452 | $113,750 | — | $1,118 |
| Maharishi Vedic City | 282 | $66,875 | $325,000 | $1,096 |
| Fairfield | 9,456 | $51,311 | $156,000 | $870 |
| Packwood | 539 | $51,500 | $80,000 | $722 |
More for people moving to Brighton
Brighton ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Brighton: FAQ
What is the median household income in Brighton, IA?
The median household income in Brighton is $50,481, 33% lower than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Brighton?
The median home value in Brighton is $92,900, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Brighton?
The median gross rent in Brighton is $675 per month, about 28.3% of household income.
Is Brighton, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.1%. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 29.7%.
What is the median age in Brighton?
The median age in Brighton is 40.7 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Brighton?
The average commute to work in Brighton is 29 minutes; 7.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brighton?
The unemployment rate in Brighton is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brighton?
8.1% of adults in Brighton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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